June 20, 2022 – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the first class of Rising Leaders, a cohort of 10 high school charter students who have earned the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills with training from policy professionals. More than 100 students applied to this new program, and the… Continue reading The National Alliance Welcomes 10 High School Students to Inaugural Cohort of Rising Leaders
Today, Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the signing of Senate Bill 154 by Governor Whitmer: “We are pleased to see that Michigan lawmakers have restored the funding increase for charter schools that Governor Whitmer vetoed earlier this year. Before the veto, charter… Continue reading Governor Whitmer Restores Previously Vetoed Funding Increase to Michigan Charter School Students
Washington D.C. – Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement on Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to implement budget cuts to Michigan’s charter schools: Governor Whitmer recently red-lined more than 100 budget items approved by the Republican-controlled state legislature. In an unprecedented budget cut to 10 percent of the… Continue reading Michigan’s Governor Whitmer Implements Budget that Deems Public Charter School Students Less Valuable than their District Counterparts
***MEDIA ALERT*** Eight Congressional Black Caucus Members and Charter School Leaders to be Honored at Second Annual Congressional Black Caucus Charter School Leadership Awards and Reception Join the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) for a reception honoring Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members, and African American charter school leaders for their outstanding accomplishments… Continue reading Eight Congressional Black Caucus Members and Charter School Leaders to be Honored at Second Annual Congressional Black Caucus Charter School Leadership Awards and Reception
This blog post is part of our celebration of charter school graduates across the country and their achievements. Join us in celebrating our #CharterGrads! I arrived at Star International Academy (SIA) as a new student in 6th grade and will graduate after spending all of my middle and high school years here. My family chose SIA… Continue reading Lessons from a Charter School Graduate: Thank You for Everything, Star International Academy